Turkish Lentil Salad Adas Salatasi Food

TURKISH LENTIL SALAD (ADAS SALATASI)

Steps:

• 1. Place the lentils and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until cooked through. Do not over cook. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• 2. Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until just translucent. Add the garlic and cumin and saute for another 1 or 2 minutes.
• 3. Place the lentils in a large bowl and add the onions and garlic. Stir in the lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
• 4. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Place the lentil salad in a serving bowl and garnish with tomatoes, eggs, black olives, and cheese. Serve at room temperature.

TURKISH LENTIL SALAD (ADAS SALATASI)

Steps:

• Cook lentils over medium heat simmer covered 20-30 minute Do not overcook, drain and rinse with cold water.
• Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat, add onion and cook until translucent, add garlic & cumin, cook another minute.
• Place lentils in a large bowl, add onions, cumin & stir in lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
• Garnish with tomatoes, olives, cheese or cucumbers.

TURKISH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

TURKISH ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and mix well.
• Set in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to mellow before serving.

TURKISH SALAD

Steps:

• Fry onions and garlic in olive oil, till soft.
• Add chopped bell peppers and cook, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Add the rest of the ingredients, except dill, and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring from time to time to prevent sticking.
• When ready, take off stove and mix in the chopped dill.
• Serve cold as a dip.

TURKISH EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) SALAD

Steps:

• With a fork, pierce skin of eggplant. Bake eggplant in a rimmed pan in a 400 degrees oven for 1 hour or until very soft; cool.
• Split in half and scoop out pulp into a bowl. Mash pulp with a fork.
• Mix in oil, lemon juice, garlic, green pepper and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
• To serve: Arrange romaine lettuce leaves on platter. Mound eggplant in center. Garnish with tomato wedges and fresh parsley.